The University of Louisville has agreed to terms on a new 10-year deal worth more than $1 million per year with baseball coach Dan McDonnell.

"Dan came here in the summer of 2006 with an incredible vision as well as a specific plan on how to accomplish that vision and the results have exceeded any and all expectations," VP Tom Jurich said. "In my opinion, he is second to none, not only as a coach, but also as a person and that's what sets him apart. He is a perfect fit for this baseball program, this university and this community and he's built this into something very special. Under Dan's guidance, Louisville baseball is in great hands and the future couldn't be any brighter."

The new, 10-year deal is a serious bump up from McDonnell's previous deal which had five years remaining and was worth more than $700,000 per year. Now, Louisville Baseball has its coach signed through the 2025-26 season.

McDonnell has been a lead candidate for several jobs previously including rumored interest by Auburn, Ole Miss, Tennessee and others. When Texas' Hall of Fame Baseball coach Auggie Garrido retired, McDonnell was mentioned as one of the top candidates almost immediately.

"I think any athletic director worth his salt would have Dan at the top of their list," Jurich said. "We want to be as proactive as possible and make sure we keep Dan for years to come... I don't want to lose this magic."

"Magic" is an apt term. Prior to McDonnell, Louisville had never won a single NCAA post-season game. Since McDonnell arrived on campus, Louisville has been to the College World Series three times, averaged 45 wins per season and is currently the No. 2 national seed.

McDonnell, who is 453-189 in his 10 seasons, Louisville has won seven regular season conference championships, including back-to-back ACC Atlantic Division titles. McDonnell won back-to-back ACC Coach of the Year awards.

Under McDonnell, Louisville can boast 22 All-Americans honorees, 77 all-conference selections, six conference Pitcher of the Year winners, three conference Player of the Year honorees and one National Freshman of the Year. An incredible 43 Louisville players signed professional contracts during McDonnell's first nine seasons, and this year the Cardinals have four players that have been projected as a first-round pick at some point during the regular-season (OF Corey Ray, pitcher Kyle Funkhouser, catcher Will Smith and closer Zack Burdi).